Staying true to the promise of improving healthcare services for every Mabalaqueño, Mayor Crisostomo Garbo officially opened Mabalacat City Primary HIV Care Clinic and Reproductive Health and Wellness Center on July 29.

The Wellness Center will provide screening tests for HIV and sexually transmitted infections, counselling and treatment to positive patients including pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) service as well as outreach services and family planning.

Garbo led the ribbon cutting and ceremonial opening of the door alongside Vice Mayor Gerald Aquino III, City Councilor Dr. Victor Tiglao III, city health office head Ma. Clara Aquino and CHO key personnel.

The keys were also officially turned over followed by an initial walk through to check on the amenities.

Garbo said the primary HIV care and reproductive health service has been part of the city’s program since 2018 through Rural Health Unit II.

“Going back sa pagpapatayo at expansion ng building, dati po ay ginagamit lang po ito ng Barangay Dau. Pero in-extend po natin ito since malaki po ang sakop ng ating RHU 2,” said Garbo.

“Still focusing on the reproductive wellness ng ating mga kababayan at awareness sa HIV, hindi po natin pwede itong iwanan,” he added.

Garbo also mentioned that the city government is aiming to establish a total of six RHUs this year in line with the city government’s plan in improving the health services.

The mayor also hoped to raise awareness on HIV and stop the stigma on the disease as various reproductive health campaigns will also be conducted in the Wellness Center.

Meanwhile, a mobile health and wellness caravan was also launched which will go around the city periodically once the schedule has been finalized.

Located at Ninabel Subdivision in Barangay Dau, the Primary HIV Care Clinic and Reproductive Health and Wellness Center is open daily.